BTP officers were called to Charing Cross Underground station at 6.35am today after receiving reports of a man on the tracks claiming to have a bomb.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police and BTP specialist firearms officers also attended. The underground station was evacuated as a precautionary measure and a cordon was put in place whilst officers dealt with the incident.

A 38-year old man was detained by officers and has been held under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and taken to a place of safety. BTP would like to thank passengers and rail staff for their patience and understanding during this incident.